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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1924
Page
8
Stratford High seniors plan a spring trip to Washington D C funded by food sales rummage and entertainments. A successful sale occurred last week with a rummage sale set for Saturday at 9 oclock. The group will tour the White House the Unknown Soldier and the Washington Monument.
Stamford Oct 6 Dr Watson E Rice longtime chairman of the Stamford school committee since 1908 died at home after a five weeks illness He is survived by three sons Phillip D Rice Staten Island Roland G Rice Cleveland and W Merton Rice Stratford Funeral set for Wednesday at 2 30 pm from the Congregational church
Huntington October 6. Mrs Altice W Russ has consented to run for the Huntington aldermanic seat, succeeding Alderman Frederick E Cawthra who will not seek reelection. Russ, active in social and political circles, holds numerous leadership roles in Connecticut clubs and state committees, and would bring extensive public service experience to the third ward. The Huntington Voice company will hold its regular monthly meeting Thursday evening in the Fire House.
Danbury officials announced the rodeo at the Danbury Fair will run daily as advertised despite a request from the Connecticut Humane Society for a warrant against fair officials. Society contends the rodeo harms animals, while Fair Association President G M Rundle said a state attorney representative will investigate and likely find the proceedings legal. Clarence French leaves Danbury for Raritan ROOF to acquire an army truck for Battery D. Manor Masonfield marks eighty seven with eight hours of daily work. Commander H M Barrett Ni, retired, dies at Danbury home. funeral at the First Church parlor, Wooster cemetery interment planned.
Mex G. Gourley, Civil War veteran and longtime Connectious resident, died last night at home in Nureton at age ? Interment is planned for Tuesday in Stamford. The obituary notes his service during the Civil War and his membership in local veteran circles.
A man named Aaron V. Poompson of Washington Avenue faced a City Court hearing on a charge of reckless driving. He was fined 50 dollars after pleading or being found in violation as the case proceeded in Stamford.
Newtown Ont By Telegraph Service members voted unanimously to accept Highway Commissioner Macdonalds plan at the annual town meeting. They authorized borrowing 16000 to enable the state to allot 60600 for state aid roads. Only one man opposed by moving to lay the measure on the table but failed to gain support. Judge C D Stillson chaired. Judge Oscar Fitzschler clerk. Over 300 electors attended as officers reports were read and approved. The Danbury Waterbury road is patrolled today by a state police officer and will continue through Fair week with expected heavy traffic. Grand tutor P H Gannon placed a silent police near the flagpole to keep traffic moving.
Milford Rotary members, invited by Edward Resan of the New Haven divisions, tour Cedar Hill yards where Superintendent Regan explains the new electric terminal saving nearly 2 million dollars yearly. Club plans a luncheon stop and a later talk on war experiences by Capt. Alvin C. Smith. A Halloween masquerade by Bethlehem Shepheads is planned for October 30 in Boteford’s hall with a Ladies Night ahead.
Milford Ost. By Telegram Service The annual town meeting was called at 9 o’clock this morning and adjourned for one month to Monday Nov 3. The delay is due to election day and town hall use. A Republican caucus Oct 14 promises a lively fight for representatives with three candidates Platt Sattig and Clark. Sattig denies withdrawal. Platt and Lattig may be paired with Pattee as running mate. Col John A Pattee and daughter Elizabeth Pattee Wallauh plan a concert for Milford hospital Tuesday evening.
Miss Rebecca M. Huttman and TE Hugo Gombart Jr plan to marry at noon on October 11 at the bride’s mother's home in Dayton Ohio. Gombart’s father, Edward H. Gumhart, formerly supervised schools in Norwalk.
Milford tax board proposes a 20 mill rate, down two from the prior year, with expenditures projected at 79,549 917.58. The finance board recommends 44,805.15 for new and permanent improvements and 168,280 for school raised costs, plus funds for police, fire, roads, and town services, while omitting requests for Milford hospital and a new central firehouse.
Autumn wedding at St Marys church Bethel yesterday joined Miss Margaret L McHuek Mansfield street and Thomas Perks Grassy Plain street with Rev Patrick F Connors officiating. Attendants Miss Sarah Cahill and Joseph Ryan. After ceremony bridal party stayed at Bridgeport hotel for breakfast then departed for honeymoon in the Adirondacks. Couple to reside at 4 Mansfield street after November 1.
Norwalk court disposed of several cases of reckless driving and intoxication. John Susi received a suspended sentence on costs of 10.41 dollars. Peter Jacobson, first intoxication offense, also got a suspended sentence with 1 dollar and costs. William Geer was fined 12 dollars total for disturbing a Kishail dance. Charles Nevis paid 25 dollars plus costs for reckless driving. Bret Welson, speeding on West Avenue, was fined 25 dollars and costs after becoming a defendant witness. Milton Kalner, 22, paid 10.51 dollars for reckless driving. William Bates, involved in burglary, placed under Prohibition Officer supervision.
The Devon Hose company No. 4 holds its monthly meeting at the Spring street fire house. A Better Easy conference led by Mrs. Wappe tre Wielfing Healthourse is set for Wednesday at two. The Devon Improvement association hosts free talks and social events at the wub house.
Police investigate the death of Mrs. Katherine Eagan, 65, who died in the apartment of Thomas Broderick, 200 Ludlow Street. Evidence of a drinking party and liquor were found. Broderick was detained. medical examiner Dr. John A. Clark will report to Coroner John J. Phelan. Alcohol analysis showed poor quality liquor with no wood alcohol or poison detected.
A squad of twenty federal prohibition agents arrived in Bridgeport and are to come to Danbury for Fair Week. Directed by L. Strouse, the agents will monitor for liquor law violations around the fairground and roads leading into Danbury. Reports suggest watchers expect vagrant violations but no other incidents are anticipated during the Danbury Fair Week.
In Norwalk on October 6 a ceremony at St. Joseph's church united Miss Waldeneth Palinkas daughter of Mr and Mrs John Palinkas of 9 Church Street with Everett Stratton son of Mr and Mrs Franks Stratton of 149 Haviland Street. Judge Burley officiated. Edward J. Splan sang O Promise Me and Miss Mellaherty from St Augustine's Bridgeport gave the mass. Bride wore white canton crepe with veil and carried white roses. bridesmaid was Miss Tavinia Stratton in nile green canton crepe with pink roses. Best man was Frank Palinkas. guests attended a reception at the bridals home. The couple planned a wedding journey after hosting relatives and friends. Stratton is a member of the Knights of Columbus and will reside at 12 Ann Street after a wedding trip.
Norwalk dispatch reports Harriet Stanton Blatch daughter of Elizabeth Cady Stanton will give a proxy address at the Palace Theatre on Monday evening October 13 speaking on Why I Am in the Progressive Movement.
Norwalk police report three peculiar incidents of passengers leaving bundles in cars on Main and Water streets. Walter Donovan found three men's clothing items in his car and returned them to James Magner, who later found more items in his own vehicle. Thomes G. McKenry discovered a dinner package with lamb, frankfurters, and bread left in his car after shopping.
Mrs. Olise Welton of Riverdale confine d to Norwalk hospital with a broken arm and concussion after an automobile accident Sunday at 1 pm near Fairfield. Her husband Frank Welton suffered injuries but was able to leave the hospital last night. They were returning from Middletown where their son attends Wesleyan University when the car swerved near Fairfield center and struck a telegraph pole.
Tony Coppola of Danbury, a former Norwalk resident, faced Judge George H. Vanvurgh on a non support charge. He chose six days in jail over a $600 bond plus weekly $1 payments for one year to support his two minor children. State Police arrested him in Danbury after raids on his Beaver Brook hosiery and prior fines for keeping a house of ill fame and guard-law violations.
Rev L A Hanchett and wife return from vacation and preach Sunday morning. Sunday school resumes after a short break. A planning meeting for the Congregational church Sunday school is set for Wednesday at Henry T Mosher's. The North Western Conference meets Tuesday at Krent Congregational church with a noon dinner by the Ladies Aid Society of the Keat church. Nsent Grange No 1t hosts children night led by Miss Evelyn Tanner with recitations and treats. about 75 attendees. Frank Tanner of Kent recently enlisted with a wave corps before sailing to Italy? An announcement of a marriage to an Italian partner near Venus. Wiowa Chapter No 89 holds a meeting Tuesday at 8 o'clock in the Chapter room. St Lukes Lodge No 45 ALK & A VAO October communication Thursday at 8 pm in lodge rounds. Mr and Mrs Charley Ray with son visited Kent. Sunday guests included Mr and Mrs Charles and Mr and Mrs Ralph Bull. Post Matrons and Past Patrons of the State of Connecticut met in Hartford on Saturday. Clifford C Spooner returns from a week vacation spent in Raven with relatives. Ladies Aid of the Congregational church will meet with Mrs Mosher on Friday.
The Stratford Red Cross Nursing committees engage Miss Laura Johnson of Flushing New York as visiting nurse for Stratford. A graduate of St Luke's Hospital and Teachers College Columbia University she comes highly recommended by the National Public Health Nursing group and will begin duties October 15.
Greenwich October 6. Mrs Mary Romania mother of four was fined 400 and sentenced to 1030 days in jail for selling intoxicating liquor. Judge James Mead said the law applies equally to women and men. Romania appealed to Common Pleas and the sentence was sustained. Also fined 300 and 30 days in jail were Santa Camaralto and Nunzia Tempra for liquor violations.
Georges Drumm and John Warley have leased the Bethel Community House and plan extensive improvements including moving pictures on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. Interior plastering has begun and stationary seating will be installed. A lunch room, bowling alleys, and a billiard room are to reopen, with an estimated two week timeline for the opening.
New Canaan October 6. The Men’s Association opens the season with a meeting at the Congregational church parlor Tuesday. Julius Krattschnitt chair of the Southern Pacific executive committee will discuss The Railroad. Attendance is expected to be large as the topic is vital for the coming term. A turkey supper will follow at the next election-night club meeting for members and guests.
Thieves entered Isidora Shapiro’s clothing store at 114 Pacific Street in Orchid Canyon by climbing a rope through a skylight during the night and stole several hundred dollars worth of men’s wear. The burglars escaped with the loot.
The Pittsfield High School boys played football at Kent School on Saturday. Kent School won 33 to 0.
James Mooney of Oates Brothers narrowly escaped drowning yesterday after his sedan plunged through a road fence into the Housatonic canal near the power house. He freed himself, surfaced, and was rescued unharmed as onlookers prepared to dive in. The car was later raised and not badly damaged.
Norwalk to Caccs Noravale k. Oct 6 reports John D Milne Republican town chairman announces October 14 as the date of caucus for nominating state representatives and justices of the peace. Caucuses will be held in city wards with the town convention set for October 15 at City Hall.
The Park board announced yesterday that arrangements are underway to build about 700 feet of bulkhead along the westerly side of Steeplewise Island to prevent tide erosion.
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